Job Description

Position # 9011336

Expected Start Date: June 24, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: General Surgical Nursing Unit

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 03, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: Per 4 weeks:

• 1 shifts of 8 hours
• 12 shifts of 11.78 hours

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78)

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse A $38.580 to $50.070

Travel Required: No

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Nursing diploma
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Level C Certificate (BLS-C)

Competencies

• Time management skills
• Organizational skills
• Sound clinical judgment skills
• Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in critical thinking processes
• Knowledge of CRNS standards for nursing practice
• "Ability to work independently to plan and prioritize workload demands. "
• Ability to conduct assessments/prioritize client needs/develop treatment plans
• Responsible for accurate observation/documentation of patient related info.
• Communicate effectively orally and written socio-economic status
• Uses independent judgment based on evidence-based practice.
• Effective interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop others
• Uses independent judgment based on Public Health principles.
• Competent critical thinking/judgement/autonomous decision making capabilities
• Ability to balance the needs and interests of diverse group
• Sensitive and understanding of diverse cultural aspects of population served
• Knowledge in population and public health concepts
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Advance computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).
• Works independently, effectively and cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team
• Conflict resolution skills to effectively handle difficult issues
• Knowledge in Infection Prevention and Control standards
• Knowledge in LEAN management system

Other Information

• High level of accuracy required in health assessment/nursing diagnosis/treatment
• Supports the mission/philosophy/objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Nursing experience in Chronic Disease Management is desired.
• Practices with Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics
• High level of accuracy is required in handling specialized equipment
• Valid driver's license, where required

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.